Basic Information about the Technology program at HES:

How often does my child go to technology? All students in kindergarten through fifth grade go to technology for one hour once a week.

How many technology teachers are at Hammond Elementary? There are three technology teachers at HES. Mr. Walsh is here every day, Mr. Parlette is here on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays.

What types of technologies do we use at Hammond Elementary? We have 30 iMac desktops, 30 Macbook Pro laptops, and 150 Dell laptops. Students also use Nook e-readers, flip cameras, video cameras, and digital cameras.

Isn't technology just learning how to type? No way! Technology does not focus on typing skills. Typing programs are mandatory in 4th and 5th grade, but not for the majority of the class. In 4th and 5th grade, students spend 10-15 minutes on a program called Type to Learn, but the majority of the class is spent on infusing what students are learning in their other classes with technology. For instance, students might create a timeline of the life of a famous explorer they are learning about in Social Studies. Students also learn about online safety including cyberbullying and being a good digital citizen. We also discuss what information students should keep safe. Technology at Hammond gives students the opportunity to learn how to properly integrate computers as well as other digital tools into their every day life. Students will learn how to use technology and develop strategies to solve problems and make informed decisions.

What are some of the computer programs we use at Hammond Elementary?

Pixie

Inspiration 3

Kidspiration 3

Google Earth

Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel

Garage Band

iMovie

iPhoto

Quicktime

Safari, Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer

Comic Life

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